Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
"Remember: It's not your fault that things are the way they are, but it is your responsibility to do something about them.”
― Elena Aguilar, Coaching for Equity: Conversations That Change Practice
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Diversity - recognizing our differences
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Equity - ensuring that everyone has fair access to resources
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Inclusion - embracing, celebrating, and giving voice to our differences
Upcoming Events
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Diverse Voices Series: Black Men Reflect on their Public School Experiences
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This training has passed, but keep an eye out for future trainings
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Training & Professional Development
"Sometimes the brain needs a kick start... Unusual spaces force [the] brain to process inputs in novel ways, sprouting new connections and making synapses where none existed before."
- Gregory Burns, Iconoclast (Harvard Business Press, 2008)
March 2021 (Women’s History Month!)
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What is social justice teaching in the science classroom? March 6, 13, 20, 27
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Ethnic Minority Early Identification Development Apply through April 9th
April 2021
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Dolores Huerta Day - April 10 (Click the LINK for classroom resources)
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CTA Special Education Conference April 30 - May 2
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Native American Motherhood & Fatherhood is Sacred (geared toward educators) April 27 6-7pm (Sign up in PL Essentials via EGUSD Portal)
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An Overview of Ramadan Community Webinar - April 28th 4-5pm
May 2021 (Jewish American Heritage Month!) (Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month!)
Equity Committee
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Mission, Vision, & Purpose
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Monthly meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
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Interested in sharing an idea or joining a meeting? Fill out this form.
Community Connections
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EGUSD Educational Equity (Click HERE to opt in to the EGUSD Equity Coalition; commitment level is receiving emails all the way to trainings/meeting participation)
Reading Suggestions & Conversation Starters
Resources
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Podcast: myPD Unplugged (Bringing together multiple voices from the education community to advance professional learning in service to students. Hosted by Long Beach Unified School District.)
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Asian American Pacific Islander American (AAPI) Heritage: 31 Day Challenge to Celebrate and Educate
Mission Statements
EGEA Equity Committee
Our mission is to provide a safe space for honest conversations among educators, and to provide them with resources and opportunities related to equity and social justice.
CTA
“The California Teachers Association exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education for all students; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society.”
NEA
“Our mission is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.”
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